xenologue 2 || video

[fauxmarth]

Hello.

[yes, hi. it's kind of overcast today? but not bad. nice enough to be outside here in chilly ol' Maurtia Falls.]

I've been informed by a good number of people that the season will be changing soon. And that it can be quite a sight out in the countryside, just outside the city proper. Would you say that's true? I'd like to see a lovely spring again. I hope it can be as much that as it could be peaceful, considering how...hectic life can be in this world.

The snow is fine, and even the warm climes farther south of here are pleasant as well, but... There's something special about spring, I feel. One where things refresh and renew, making the whole place feel and even smell different.

[her thoughtful smile twitches into a self-conscious grin as she looks from the sky back down to the screen.]

Is that naive of me to hope here? I'll hardly hide how still new I am to the world at large here.

Comments

[killtime]

Sounds like too much work for me. But I wouldn't mind keeping my sword arm strong, if you get tired of sparring with the sunshine guild.

[fauxmarth]

[SPARKLING. EYES.

but i mean keepin' cool and all but still:]

I'd be more than happy for another sparring partner, Andy.

[killtime]

Might have to point me to where I could get a decent blade though.

[fauxmarth]

I know of a vast horde, whose owner I'm sure would be delighted to hear of another warrior who has respect for a blade. [her eyes crinkle with her smile.] I have a feeling I can procure something for you.

[killtime]

Are you sure? I might be picky.

[fauxmarth]

[assuringly, though with a chuckle:] You would have to work hard to find a poor blade among the collection. It'll just be a matter of taste -- and I'm sure you may find one that suits you.

[killtime]

Alright. Who's this sword collector then?

[fauxmarth]

My cousin, Odin. He's amassed quit the collection here in his time -- all with names of value and grandeur. [that's not silly, mind; she sounds proud of him. BECAUSE SHE IS!!!!!!!!1]

[killtime]

[ Oh. Right. She had mentioned family, hadn't she. ]

Do I have to keep the name?

[fauxmarth]

[chuckling:] I promise not to tell if you forego it.

[killtime]

Our little secret then.

When do I get to meet him?

[fauxmarth]

Oh! Well, once he returns back to the city, we can arrange a visit. He's traveling at the moment, but will return presently!

[killtime]

Must be nice. You didn't go with him?

[fauxmarth]

A-ah, well... [a little sheepish:] It's not so much a family trip as it is one, I think...for romance? Not something I'm keen to be in the way of.

[killtime]

[ Her pause is almost tangibly judgemental. ]

Here. In this place. Really.

[ The place where everyone eventually gets ported out and forgets? ]

[fauxmarth]

[eh??]

Well, yes. We are here right now, after all. It's not uncommon at all. Why, some have even wed here recently.

[killtime]

What for.

[fauxmarth]

[?? ?? ??]

I...well. I could hardly speak for them, Andy; you'd be better off asking them yourself! But I don't doubt it's to find happiness where they are, short though it may be. No life is guaranteed to last, after all.

[killtime]

Pass. Don't think I want to know.

If someone wants to set themselves up to be hurt, that's not my business. I'm just in it for the sword.

[fauxmarth]

[mouth quirking:] Which, though designed to do harm, bothers you a lot less, considering your abilities.

[killtime]

Everyone can heal physical wounds, princess. Some people just do it faster than others. Either that, or you die. Emotional wounds are different. And those won't even do you the courtesy of ending your misery.

[fauxmarth]

[jesus Andy you're great at parties]

...

[huh.]

So...the hurt of loss weighs more heavily on you than any joy in having?

[killtime]

[ THE BEST. AT. PARTIES!!!! ]

I get plenty of joy from a bottle of wine, and it's a hundred times less inconvenient than a relationship.

[fauxmarth]

[how sad.]

Well, I do suppose the alcohol doesn't talk back quite as much. But I think I'll just have to take your word for it on that.

LMFAO JUST /closes door

[killtime]

Might be marginally better for your health.

[ Beat. ]

Don't tell me you're interested in someone here too.